John O'Dell

Senior Editor, Edmunds.com

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Senior editor at Edmunds.com and editor of Edmunds Green Car Advisor; former automotive reporter for the Business Desk at the Los Angeles Times

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Governor Schwarzenegger is among those congratulating  Tesla Motors  for its decision to make electric cars in California.  Tesla has  made a deal with Toyota  to use a recently closed…

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Governor Schwarzenegger is among those congratulating Tesla Motors for its decision to make electric cars in California.  Tesla has made a deal with Toyota to use a recently closed…

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